Short answer. For a matter that is not an emergency, call the Wisconsin State Patrol general information line at 1-844-847-1234 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
| WSP, general information line | 1-844-847-1234 | 2 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DeForest Post | (608) 846-8500 | 2 |
| Tomah Post | (608) 374-0513 | 2 |
| Waukesha Post | (262) 785-4700 | 2 |
| Wrightstown Post | (920) 929-3700 | 2 |
| Wausau Post | (715) 845-1143 | 2 |
| Eau Claire Post | (715) 839-3800 | 2 |
| Spooner Post | (715) 635-2141 | 2 |
What does the Wisconsin State Patrol say?
"1-844-847-1234" 2
City police in Wisconsin
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WSP non-emergency number?
The Wisconsin State Patrol publishes its general information line: 1-844-847-1234 2.
Should I call 911 or the WSP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation · State Patrol office locations and contacts checked 2026-11-09